Re: Voltage reg. brushes-

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <0.be24e93b.253a176e@aol.com> Cynic5KS@aol.com writes:

> >  Alternator on my 87 5kcsqt contains the internal voltage reg. which looks
> >  like a snap to replace. Do the brushes usually come with the regulator?

> It is a snap to replace and the brushes should come with the new regulator.
> I tried replacing just the brushes and discovered they were soldered in....
> (as it turned out I needed a new alternator anyway)...

The Bosch kit is quite clever.  You drill out the old bushes by filing a
flat on top of the old solder joint, punching a drill start hole and
then chasing down with a 3mm drill.

The brush kit contains two 3mm inserts - you position the brushes
carefully with the inserts in the holes you just drilled, crimp the tops
of the inserts, and then solder the lot.  Makes a really professional
job and costs (UK) about $6.

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 Phil Payne
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